What’s included and what costs extra at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa
Room rates at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa do not include meals or spa treatments; a daily resort fee of $25 plus tax covers pool access, towels, bottled water, fitness access for two and self-parking. Standard inclusions vary by room type (for example East Tower Deluxe Room, West Tower Luxury Room, East Tower Gold Suite), while extras include a la carte dining, spa services, valet parking and some pet fees.
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At-a-glance: what's included with your room
Registered guests receive certain complimentary amenities that are tied to stays and the daily resort fee. The property includes free WiFi, self-parking (in designated garages), and pool access as part of the resort-fee package.
Specific room inclusions such as minibars or kitchenettes are available in guest rooms; room types include East Tower Deluxe Room, West Tower Luxury Room and East Tower Gold Suite, among others.
A refundable room deposit and valid photo ID plus credit card are required at check-in; check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM.
- Included with resort fee: pool access, pool towels, sunblock, bottled water poolside (two bottles daily), fitness center access for up to 2 people, and self-parking in designated garages.
- Free WiFi throughout the property.
- Minibar/kitchenette available in rooms (listed as room features).
- A $100 refundable room deposit per night is collected at check-in.
| Item | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WiFi | Yes | Complimentary throughout the property |
| Self-parking | Yes | Included in resort fee; garages and surface lot available 24/7 |
| Minibar / kitchenette | Yes | Present in rooms as a guest convenience |
Resort fee, deposits and payment requirements
The hotel charges a daily resort fee of $25 plus tax; that fee covers the items listed above (pool access, towels, bottled water, sunblock, fitness access for two and self-parking).
At check-in guests must present a valid photo ID and a credit card; a $100 refundable room deposit per night is taken.
Payment types accepted include American Express, Mastercard and VISA. Cancellation rules require cancellations at least 24 hours before arrival to receive a refund of the deposit.
- Resort fee: $25 + tax per day (covers specified amenities).
- Deposit: $100 refundable room deposit per night at check-in.
- Accepted cards: American Express, Mastercard, VISA.
| Charge | Covered or extra | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Resort fee | Covered (mandatory) | $25 plus tax; includes pool access, towels, bottled water, fitness access (2 people), self-parking |
| Room deposit | Held at check-in | $100 refundable per night |
| Valet parking | Extra | Fee-based; short-term, long-term and oversized rates apply |
Parking and arrival costs
Free self-parking is available 24/7 in the Lucky Street, Winner's Way, Draper Place and Orient Road garages plus a surface lot, and self-parking is included as part of the resort fee. Travelers report self-parking can become limited at busy times.
Valet parking is available 24/7 for a fee (paid by cash or credit card). Valet pricing tiers and exact amounts are posted by the property and are charged separately from the resort fee.
- Self-parking: included in resort fee, 24/7 in designated garages and surface lot.
- Valet: available 24/7 for a fee (separate charge).
- Airport transfers: the property does not provide a regular airport shuttle; private transfers can be arranged for a fee.
| Option | Included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Self-parking | Yes (via resort fee) | Available 24/7 in multiple garages and a surface lot |
| Valet parking | No (extra) | Fee-based; paid separately |
| Airport shuttle | No regular service | Airport transfers can be arranged for a fee |
Pools, cabanas and poolside costs
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa has three outdoor pools (including an adult-only pool); pool access for registered hotel guests is included with the resort fee. Pool hours are published by the property and generally run from morning until evening.
Cabana rentals and pool day passes are separate charges: the pool deck is reserved primarily for registered guests, and non-hotel guests can buy a Pool Day Pass online when available.
Pool rules require wristbands for pool-area access, prohibit glass and outside food/beverages, and require showering before entering the pools; guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and diaper-age children must wear swim diapers.
- Three outdoor pools, including an adult-only pool.
- Pool access = included for registered guests via resort fee; Pool Day Pass available for non-guests.
- Cabana rentals and certain pool extras are charged separately.
- Pool rules: wristbands, no glass, no coolers/outside food, shower before entering.
| Pool item | Included for registered guests | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General pool access | Yes | Covered by resort fee |
| Cabanas | No | Cabana rentals are charged separately |
| Pool Day Pass (non-guests) | No | Available to purchase online when offered |
Dining, bars and what's extra
The hotel has many on-site restaurants and bars (examples include Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, The Rez Grill, Cipresso, Hard Rock Cafe, Fresh Harvest Buffet and Pool Bar & Grill). Meals and drinks are charged à la carte unless you purchase a specific package or promotion that states otherwise.
Some restaurants take reservations and are suggested for popular times; the Fresh Harvest Buffet is a separately priced buffet with published lunch/dinner/brunch prices on the property's site.
Bar tabs, specialty cocktails, and dessert venues (for example Sugar Factory or Aubi & Ramsa) are extra and charged per item.
- Meals and alcohol: extra; charged at point of service or billed to room if you authorize it.
- Fresh Harvest Buffet: separately priced buffet (prices posted on the property site).
- Reservations: recommended for Council Oak, Cipresso and The Rez Grill for busy periods.
| Dining option | Included with room? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Council Oak Steaks & Seafood | No | Fine-dining steakhouse with separate pricing and reservations recommended |
| Fresh Harvest Buffet | No | Buffet has specific lunch/dinner/brunch prices |
| Pool Bar & Grill | No | Pool-side dining billed separately (open during pool hours) |
Spa, fitness and other paid extras
Rock Spa® & Salon is a 26,000-square-foot facility with treatment rooms, couples suites, a hair and nail salon and a barbershop. Spa treatments and salon services are charged separately; booking a treatment typically includes access to the spa wet areas and the Body Rock fitness center for the day of the service.
The fitness center is open 24/7; access for up to two people is included in the resort fee. Children under 18 are not permitted in the spa or fitness facility.
Other extras include dry cleaning, porter service and town-car options — these are available for additional fees.
- Spa treatments and salon/barber services: extra, charged per service.
- Spa hours: treatments 8 AM–8 PM; salon/barber services 10 AM–8 PM.
- Fitness center: open 24/7; access included for up to two guests via resort fee.
| Service | Included with room/resort fee? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Spa treatments | No | Paid services; booking may include day access to wet areas |
| Fitness center | Yes (up to 2 people) | Open 24/7; included in resort fee for two guests |
| Salon / barber | No | Separate charges; hours from 10 AM–8 PM |
Casino, age rules and entertainment costs
The casino floor and gaming areas are restricted to guests aged 21 and over; check-in to hotel rooms also requires guests to be 21 or older. Live entertainment and events at the Hard Rock Event Center typically have separate ticketing and may carry an admission charge.
The property lists a large gaming floor and a concert/event venue; gaming, poker tournaments, concerts and special shows generally require separate fees, buy-ins, or tickets as applicable.
- Casino floor and check-in minimum age: 21 years.
- Concerts and Hard Rock Event Center shows: ticketed separately from room rates.
- Dining and bars near gaming: restaurants are family-friendly in public dining areas but not on the casino floor.
| Entertainment | Included with room? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Casino gaming | No | 21+ only; games require buy-ins or wagers |
| Hard Rock Event Center shows | No | Ticketed events; separate charges apply |
| Live music in restaurants/lounge | No | May be included with meal or require cover depending on event |
